Could be rust on the pulleys if it sat long enough.  Replacing the belts is
cheap insurance and keep the old one's for spares for the trip.

GregM

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Bill
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 11:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: As I prepare for A road trip

I would change out the belts and readjust them if they are very shiny one
the side those belts are trying to tell you something.  As for the blog
Question- we are letting our loved ones know that we are indeed still ok and
and our 32 year old Van is still faithfully carry us as well . To each their
own.
Bill 84 Wesy Tiico
P.S. In four days we will be in Glacier N.P. In the U.S. Maybe we will see
you

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